Derval O'Rourke: ‘I could be fit and strong but the scales may not say that’

Abandoned over-ambitious New Year fitness resolutions already? Derval O’Rourke has practical advice on how to identify real goals – and actually achieve them

Puffy Jacket by Puma at Kildare Village. Styling: Fiona Hayes. Picture: Joleen Cronin.

The holiday is over. Put the mince pies and extra-thick brandy cream away for another year. Welcome to the cold, bleak reality that is January and your annual health, fitness and wellbeing stock-take.

Somehow, many of us find ourselves here at the start of every new year but how can we set ourselves up for success? Former Olympic athlete, fitness expert and founder of the wellness site derval.ie, Derval O’Rourke, has given us her best tips for succeeding with your health, fitness and wellness goals in 2023.